Proposed
Bill · 119th Congress · HR 5698
District of Columbia Clemency Home Rule Act
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Introduced 2025-10-06Topic: criminal justice · governance ethics · elections democracySummary
Summary by the Congressional Research ServiceDistrict of Columbia Clemency Home Rule Act This bill authorizes the District of Columbia to legislate the terms and conditions under which clemency may be granted for violations of District criminal laws. Under the bill, clemency is defined as a pardon, reprieve, or a commutation of a sentence, or a remission of a fine or other financial penalty.
Sponsors
- Eleanor Holmes Norton Democrat sponsor
- 0 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-06 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. | refer |
| 2025-10-06 | Introduced in House | introduce | |
| 2025-10-06 | Introduced in House | introduce |